What is the average food hygiene rating in ST4?

The average food hygiene rating in the ST4 postcode area of Stoke-On-Trent is 4.64 out of 5, across 478 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in ST4 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

374 food businesses in the ST4 postcode area of Stoke-On-Trent hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.2% of the 478 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

How many food businesses in ST4 have a low hygiene rating?

17 food businesses in the ST4 postcode area of Stoke-On-Trent are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this ST4 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the ST4 postcode area of Stoke-On-Trent (568 establishments on record, 478 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in ST4

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the ST4 postcode area of Stoke-On-Trent hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.64/5, with 78.2% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 568 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

ST4 (Stoke-On-Trent) has 374 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 478 rated premises (78.2%). 17 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

Rating distribution in ST4

5★ Very Good

374 (78.2%)

4★ Good

62 (13%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

25 (5.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

9 (1.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

8 (1.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 53 awaiting inspection and 37 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in ST4: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in ST4?: The average food hygiene rating in the ST4 postcode area of Stoke-On-Trent is 4.64 out of 5, across 478 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in ST4 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 374 food businesses in the ST4 postcode area of Stoke-On-Trent hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.2% of the 478 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.
How many food businesses in ST4 have a low hygiene rating?: 17 food businesses in the ST4 postcode area of Stoke-On-Trent are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this ST4 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the ST4 postcode area of Stoke-On-Trent (568 establishments on record, 478 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in ST4

The Locomotive InnPub/bar/nightclub · 21 Heron Street, Fenton, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 3AR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Porkys at RealtoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rialto Court, Jesse Austin Avenue, Fenton, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 2QE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
AHK Christchurch Street StoreRetailers - other · 15 Christchurch Street, Fenton, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 3AB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
The FoundryOther catering premises · 5-6 Brook Street, Stoke, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 1JN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
London Road OatcakesTakeaway/sandwich shop · 232 London Road, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 5RH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
Spiceology The Food LabRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stanley Matthews Way, Trentham, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 8AD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 April 2026
The MAC ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Fenton Community Centre, Manor Street, Fenton, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 2PT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 31 March 2026
Super YummyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 203 City Road, Fenton, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 2PL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 March 2026
Bake n ButtyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 54b Stone Road, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 6SW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 25 March 2026
Minton NewsRetailers - other · 106 Boughey Road, Shelton, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 2BB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 25 March 2026
Oh! India RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mayne Street, Hanford, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 4RF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 March 2026
Panda NoodlesMobile caterer · Furama Palace, 49 Newcastle Road, Trent Vale, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 6QE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 March 2026

Places needing improvement in ST4

Sawaddee Thai TasteRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 9-11 Hill Street, Stoke, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 1NL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 February 2024
Stoke MartRetailers - other · 417-419 Shelton New Road, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 6DS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 May 2025
Stoke GrillTakeaway/sandwich shop · 24 Hartshill Road, Hartshill, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 7QU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 March 2026
Ms Sathiya ChandralinghamOther catering premises · ST4
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 December 2025
Foley NewsRetailers - other · 5 Foley Street, Fenton, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 3DY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 January 2026
Mount PleasantRetailers - other · 121-123 Whieldon Road, Stoke, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 4JG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 November 2025
Lycka Events and CatersOther catering premises · 147 Whieldon Road, Stoke, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 4JG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 April 2025
Home Made CatersOther catering premises · ST4
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 February 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 568 real Food Standards Agency records for the ST4 postcode area, of which 478 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.